My world has been filled with baby gear during the past eleven years throughout the additions of our five children, however, there has been something on my wish list every time that we just never got around to purchasing.... a jogging stroller.  I've felt the need for a jogging stroller grow more with each child though because I'd love to hit the local trails in the summer with our kids and be able to roller blade as they bike.  We also live on a gravel road that normal strollers just can't conquer Read more [...]

Have you had trouble finding the perfect baby gear accessories?  Even though our current youngest is already two, I'm always on the hunt for awesome and affordable baby products.  Not only do we still use a diaper bag ourselves but, as foster parents, we have to supply things for our foster babies too.  Of course, then there are always baby showers!  Just recently, I was looking for a few particular items to have on hand for whenever we get our next foster  call and it just so happened that Read more [...]

This post is sponsored by Camp Lebanon. I will not be making any big New Year's Resolutions this year that I can't keep.  Sure, I'd love to finally lose my baby weight but after five kids, I've finally come to the conclusion that I'm okay with how I look, even if that means I may be forever sporting a baby pouch.  So that also means no major diet changes either as those rarely stick.  I will definitely continue to always keep my eyes and ears open to new healthier treats and meals to try though.  Read more [...]

Instilling the love of reading and books comes easily to me as I was an avid reader growing up.  As a matter of fact, up until just a couple years ago, I would still be in the middle of a book on any given day.  While life has become extra busy with five kiddos, foster care, and writing for Emily Reviews, I still maintain the importance of reading to kids and encourage our children to love books too.  So today, I want to share a great company with you that I'm happy to introduce as a part of our Read more [...]

Creating personalized gifts that include pictures of family are often one of the most favorite items to receive.  I know my mom is absolutely thrilled any time I make her a photo calendar sporting pictures of her grandchildren.  Last year, I was thrilled to create a photo album with AdoramaPix and I was even more thrilled to see how amazing their quality was!  Seriously top notch!  So this year, I am once again excited to partner with them for our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide coverage and share another Read more [...]